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Direct Support Professional (FT/1st/2nd)

  • Burnaby, BC, Canada

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Direct Support Professional (FT/1st/2nd)

Beaver, PA

  • Residential Services

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Full-time

Description

  • New Wage $20.00/hr ** $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Verland is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals' to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home.

House Name: Second St House

Location: Beaver, PA 15009

Shifts Available

Full Time- 40 hours

7am - 11pm, Sunday, 7am - 3pm Thursday thru Saturday

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for individualized care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Contributions

  • Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
  • Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
  • Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes.
  • Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
  • Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
  • Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
  • Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
  • Housekeeping duties as needed
  • Medication Administration
  • Other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
  • 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
  • Competitive PTO Plan
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
  • Career Development
  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
  • Mental Health Resources and Support

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable means of transportation
  • Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
  • Must pass a complete Background, Physical, and Drug screening
  • Experience is not required!

2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual’s support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

APPLY TODAY to make a lasting impact!

Visit https://www.verland.org/ to learn more about what makes Verland expectational!

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Responsibilities

Provide individualized daily care and ongoing support to residents with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meals, and medication administration. Implement individual support programs, document observations and progress, encourage skill development, assist with activities and household duties, and transport clients to appointments and activities.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift and transfer without restrictions. Candidates must pass background, physical, and drug screenings; prior experience is not required, and paid training is provided.

Skills

  • Individualized Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Active Treatment
  • Skill Development
  • Progress Documentation
  • Activity Planning
  • Meal Assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Client Transportation
  • Safe Environment Maintenance
  • Communication
  • Physical Assistance
  • Social Engagement

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan With Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Career Development
  • Wellbeing Resources
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Sign-On Bonus

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Categories

  • Social Services
  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Direct Support Professional
  • Residential Services
  • Individualized Care
  • Complex Physical Challenges
  • Medical Support
  • Intellectual Challenges
  • Active Treatment
  • Individualized Programs
  • Progress Notes
  • Skill Development
  • Social Engagement
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Medication Administration
  • Meal Assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Client Transportation
  • Recreational Activities
  • Support Plans
  • Personal Development Goals
  • Background Screening
  • Physical Screening
  • Drug Screening
  • Driver's License

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